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Online Quiz Contest for “World Environment Day 2025”
About the Quiz
- Theme: “Ending Plastic Pollution”
- Start Quiz : 22 May 2025
- Open to All.
- Free Participants
- E-Certificates will be provided to all the participants.
- Last Date : 5 June 2025.
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- Which of the following is a common alternative to plastic straws?
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A. Aluminum foil
B. Bamboo straws
C. Nylon ropes
D. Plastic-coated paper
- What material is often used to make reusable shopping bags?
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A. Polyester
B. Jute
C. Polystyrene
D. PVC
- Which of the following agricultural waste products is commonly used to create biodegradable packaging?
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a) Rice husk
b) Corn starch
c) Wheat straw
d) All of the above
- Which polysaccharide found in seaweed is used in the production of biodegradable plastics?
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a) Cellulose
b) Starch
c) Alginate
d) Pectin
- Which of the following is a benefit of using seaweed as a raw material for bioplastics?
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a) Requires freshwater for cultivation
b) Competes with food crops for land
c) Absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
d) Grows only in tropical regions
- What type of toothbrush is an alternative to plastic toothbrushes?
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A. Electric toothbrush
B. Wooden toothbrush
C. Bamboo toothbrush
D. Rubber toothbrush
7.What is the primary reason why bioplastics made from agricultural waste are considered eco-friendly?
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a) They are stronger than petroleum plastics
b) They are cheaper to produce
c) They are derived from renewable resources and degrade naturally
d) They can be reused indefinitely
- Which plant-based material is often used in eco-friendly disposable plates?
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A. Banana leaves
B. Cotton
C. Palm oil
D. Corn husk
- Why are paper bags considered better than plastic bags?
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A. They are waterproof
B. They are cheaper
C. They are biodegradable
D. They are stronger
- Which practice best reduces the need for single-use plastic items?
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A. Recycling more plastic
B. Burning plastic safely
C. Using reusable containers
D. Buying more packaged products
- Which of the following is India’s commitment under the UN Environment Programme for plastic waste?
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A. Phasing out all plastics by 2025
B. Becoming a global recycling hub
C. Eliminating identified SUPs and improving plastic waste management
D. Producing plastic alternatives only for export
- Which international goal aligns with India’s efforts to reduce plastic pollution?
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A. SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
B. SDG 5 – Gender Equality
C. SDG 8 – Decent Work
D. SDG 16 – Peace and Justice
- Which state in India was the first to impose a complete ban on plastic bags?
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A. Maharashtra
B. Sikkim
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Gujarat
- What is the minimum allowed thickness for plastic carry bags in India as per the 2022 rules?
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A. 40 microns
B. 50 microns
C. 100 microns
D. 120 microns
- Which ministry is responsible for implementing the SUP ban in India?
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A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
B. Ministry of Jal Shakti
C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
D. Ministry of Education